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My riding experience: I’m a beginner rider who started this season (2020) and loved the sport enough that I would like a full setup of my own rather than renting. I’ve been on the slopes about 8-10 times this season and my riding has progressed. Have no problems linking turns and have started carving on green slopes. I’m 5’7, 150 lbs, US boot size: 8.5.

I’m not really sure what kind of riding I’ll be into but I would definitely like to hit the parks once I get better. For now, I want a board that’ll last long, suit well for my level of riding and will help me progress better.

Its a 2020 board. I read several comments saying that a smaller board might get obsolete in a season or two once someone progresses to beginner+ or intermediate. Thoughts? (I haven't used the board yet so can still return it).
I did measure my boot size. With the 'Burton Ruler BOA' boot that I purchased, I fit size 9.

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Rider in Mind: The person that rides 10 days a year, wants a Burton, and an easy to use camber profile that won’t force them to become a better rider.

It seems you have an ambition to become a better rider and even ride park - in such case, I would look for something with PurePop Camber in the Burton's line or an equivalent in other brands (RCR profile).

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@lbs123 , @WigMar : Appreciate your advice!
From my research, a Flat Rocker seemed like a base option that one grows out of very quickly so I didn't opt for it. The RCR sounds like a consensus from many.

Is the learning curve on a RCR significantly steep? My impression of a RCR (again through some research) was that its a board profile that I would eventually ride once I get better but it will slow down my progression initially. I was thinking of sticking to the Flying-V as a beginner and then switching to an RCR once I get to an intermediate level rider.

Is my thought process appropriate on this? (or) Is the riding technique with the two (Flying-V vs RCR) significantly different where it might take time to get acquainted to the RCR board once I decide to transition?

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If I were you, I would grab the Pure-pop Camber Process instead of flying-v Process. The process is already a very soft board and is therefore very suitable for beginners + pure-pop camber is not that aggressive as a true camber board. It will be forgiving enough so don't worry.

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I also don't think you'd have problems with RCR profile even if you are a beginner. Nothing's wrong with keeping the flying V either, it's just probably one unnecessary episode in your progress. Your main goal at this stage should be to learn riding on edges, so if you ride a board with less edge hold be aware not to develop some bad habits to compensate that (like leaning forward when loosing edge grip).

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This past winter he used my 2012 Blacklist 154 and loved it, but it's got a lot of days on it...

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After that the green union forces are size large on a 159 evil...

looking to find a board to pair with my yes jackpot so I can take it overseas to japan / canada / europe down the line.
something fairly friendly - the shortlist right now is:
anyone had any experience with the above?
or have other suggestions?
thanks guys

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